Copeland returns on October 14th with "You Are My Sunshine", a brand new record delicately crafted by a production wonderteam: Aaron Sprinkle, Aaron Marsh, and mixer Michael Brauer (Coldplay, John Mayer, My Morning Jacket). With an eleven track offering of lush soundscapes, driving guitars and brilliant lyrics Copeland has never been more prolific, heartfelt, or sonically dynamic. Teaming up with Tooth & Nail Records on the release, a special edition will also be available complete with an 11 song filmtrack, documentary about the band and other unique footage all packaged within a deluxe box. With three critically acclaimed records under their belts and an army of adoring fans impatiently awaiting the next installment, the timing could not be more perfect for a grand open-armed reception of "You Are My Sunshine".
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PRETTY, PREDICTABLE POP| Posted November 24, 2008
Tooth & Nail Records suffered a major loss when rock staple Anberlin announced they were leaving for greener pastures. Leave it to the label to come right back with former Militia Group indie rock act Copeland.
Copeland brings plenty of momentum to Tooth & Nail, with increasing debuts on the Billboard Top 100 Chart with each successive release. You Are My Sunshine only continues that forward motion for the most part, with Aaron Marsh’s pleasant tenor mixed with Aaron Sprinkle’s production work.
“Should You Return” features the trademark layered harmonies of Marsh and places the vocalist front and center as the face of the band. The song comes off a bit dreamy, but Marsh soon finds his stride on “The Grey Man,” a simple, pretty melody that depends on his falsetto work.
Some songs blend together a bit too much here, with “Chin Up” and “The Day I Lost My Voice” being such casualties. It’s when drummer Jonathan Bucklew is let loose that the rest of the band shines brightest on Sunshine. “Good Morning Fire Eater” and “What Do I Know?” break up Sunshine from its consistent, piano-driven, laid-back tendencies with proper rock variance.
Copeland has a new home, but it’s clear the band’s sound is already well defined, and it’s not moving from it. You Are My Sunshine is a fine album, albeit nothing new. And it seems that pretty is good enough for these Florida boys. –Matt Conner
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This album is fantastic. Another addition to the wonderful, amazing music of Copeland. This album is very cool, artistic, and very marvelous.
New Copeland Fan!| Posted January 19, 2009
This is the first Copeland album I have purchased from this group (or this guy). He has a very uniquely high voice, but very smooth sounding. I would clasify this as easily listening. "Suitcase" is a great song with a female singer who has a cool sound. Im enjoying this.
Phenomenal| Posted October 18, 2008
This record is so good from the moment it starts
'til the moment it ends. Copeland never fails to make a great record. Aaron Marsh's voice continues to grow strong.
Near perfect album| Posted October 17, 2008
This album is phenomenal from beginning to end. It's probably Copeland's best album to date and that's not easy for me to say, but this album is great. My favorites are The Grey Man, The Day I Lost My Voice(The Suitcase Song), and Not Allowed.
INSANELY GOOD !!!!!!!!!| Posted October 17, 2008
This record is insanely good! It's so good,it's almost funny! I love Aaron's voice and their lyrics are incredible.My favorite songs are, The Grey Man,Good Morning Fire Eater,and On The Safest Ledge.
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